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The Rise of China-Africa Trade: Why Transportation and Logistics Should be Front and Center

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For instance, main ports in Africa – such as Kenya, South Africa or Nigeria – can be identified as the primary points for embarkation and disembarkation. Then road feeder services supported by strategically chosen or built distribution centers, warehouses and regional air freight from these main ports to other destinations can be planned.

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According to Aberdeen Research, “international shipments cost twice as much, take five times as long and have five times more variability than domestic shipments.” Best-in-class companies have strategically aligned their in-house practices with the relevant EU trade agreements they wish to make use of. Iran, Islamic Republic of.